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San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Location: The airport is located 8 miles (12km) or a 15-minute drive from the city centre.Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).Contacts: Tel: +1 210 207 3433 Getting to the city: Tansportation information booths and officials can give information from terminal 1 and 2 (Tel: 210-207-3411). Public buses cost only US$1 to the city centre and can be reached by a free airport shuttle to the bus stop. (Tel: 210-362-2020). A faster shared shuttle departs from the airport to hotels located in the city centre and costs US$18 (Tel: 210-281-9900). Taxis can be caught easily from outside arrivals terminals and costs up from US$20. Nine car rental agencies can also be found at the arrivals terminals 1 and 2. Car rental: There are nine car rental companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Reservations can be made at their counters in in each of the terminals. Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. A typical fare to downtown San Antonio is $22, for up to four passengers. Large minivans are also available and can transport up to seven people with luggage. Facilities: There is an enormous range of ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities available throughout the airport. A duty-free store is available across from Gate 11. Parking: Short-term parking costs $1 per half hour for the first two hours and $7 for two to four hours or $24 per day. Long-term parking costs $10 per day. . Departure tax: None.Website: www.sanantonio.gov/aviationSee full guide to San Antonio International Airport